Anshul Kamboj’s debut (Photo-PTI)
Anshul Kamboj Career: In the Manchester Test, the Indian team has given Anshul Kamboj a chance to debut. This right -handed fast bowler reached England a few days ago and now he has also found a place in Team India’s playing XI. Anshul Kamboj was handed over to the Test cap by former wicketkeeper-batsman Deep Dasgupta. Anshul became India’s Test player number 318. Why Team India suddenly made Anshul Kamboj debut and after all, know his specialty important things about this player.
Story of Anshul Kamboj
Anshul Kamboj was born on 6 December 2000 in Karnal, Haryana. This 24 -year -old fast bowler became a very young age in Indian domestic cricket and the reason for this was his accurate bowling. Anshul Kamboj is also called in domestic cricket as Macgra’s name because this veteran of Australia has been his idol and his bowling thinking is the same. Anshul is known for continuous bowling at the same length. Anshul’s height is 6 feet 2 inches and hence they get extra bounce along with swing.
Anshul Kamboj’s debut
Anshul Kamboj’s debut in domestic cricket was made only in 2022. He showed his strength in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and this bowler took 17 wickets in 10 matches. On the basis of this brilliant performance, he was given a chance to play in the IPL by Mumbai Indians in the year 2024 but the next season he was released. Anshul Kamboj was in domestic cricket when he created a sensation by taking 10 wickets in the innings against Kerala. After Anil Kumble, he became the second Indian and first fast bowler to do this feat.
Dhoni became Kamboj’s mentor
Anshul Kamboj got a place in the team of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 and found a veteran like MS Dhoni. The conversation with Dhoni further enhanced his game. Dhoni impressed this player’s thinking a lot. Actually, Anshul Kamboj always has a special plan for the batsman which he also fields. This is the reason why Dhoni looked very happy with him. R Ashwin himself said that Anshul Kamboj is one of the most talented bowlers in India. He has a plan like Bumrah and Zaheer Khan.
Display of Anshul Kamboj
Anshul Kamboj has taken 79 wickets in 24 matches so far in domestic cricket. He has 40 wickets in List A. He has 34 wickets in T20. Anshul Kamboj also has experience of playing in England. He played two first class matches against England Lions with India A in which he took five wickets. Now it will be expected that they do well in Test cricket.
